Only one week after Senator Chuck Schumer visited Rockland warning that local first responders need more access to information of train contents to assist with fighting possible train derailments, a crude oil train derailed in Virginia. Governor Andrew Cuomo said, “Earlier today, I wrote a letter to President Obama urging the federal government take immediate […]
Simone Mair, an O&R Customer Service Systems Analyst who spent 167 hours volunteering her own time last year in support of not-for-profit organizations, including the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center, today was honored with Con Edison’s prestigious “Living Our Values” award. Consolidated Edison, Inc., O&R’s parent company, created the annual award 21 years […]
BY BARRY WARNER The modern bicycle is a versatile machine offering options for transportation, recreation and fitness. Cycling also provides a host of health benefits, including improved cardiovascular functioning, leg strength, balance, coordination, enhanced mood and weight management. To grow awareness for bicycle safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated the month of […]
BY BARRY WARNER Arbor Day is a special day that is set aside throughout the world to raise awareness of trees and the important role that they play in the environment. In most of the United States, Arbor Day is celebrated on the fourth Friday of April. It was first recognized in Nebraska in 1872 […]
The supervisor of the Town of Haverstraw, Howard T. Phillips, Jr., the supervisor of the Town of Stony Point, Geoffrey Finn, the athletic director of North Rockland School District, Joseph Casarella, Nam Knights and emcee Michael Greco announce the 11th annual North Rockland 5k Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at […]
St. Thomas Aquinas College’s 57th Commencement Ceremonies will be held on the college’s front lawn on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 2 p.m., weather permitting, announced Dr. Margaret M. Fitzpatrick, S.C., president of the college. In the event of inclement weather, the college will move its ceremony to Aquinas Hall and the ticket holder policy […]